Late last week BJ’s Wholesale Club announced its list of Top 10 Toys for the 2022 holiday and the launch of its own collection of exclusive Berkley Jensen toys. These options will include classic wooden toys, imaginative play favorites, and cuddly stuffed animals. “We are super proud of the fact that this marks the
As we return to work after the summer and jump into a busy fall the Velocity Institute is excited to announce five groundbreaking events to help you network, learn and grow your business. VELOCITY INSTITUTE MEETUP BOSTON - FREE September 15 Meet and mingle with private brand industry Retailers, Manufacturers &
This past Friday, September 09, 2022, Kroger Co. held its Q2 2022 Results Conference. The call led by Kroger executives Rodney McMullen, Chairman and CEO, and Gary Millerchip, CFO, detailed the retailer's successful Q2. The Kroger team delivered a strong performance during the quarter, fueled by their strategy Leading with Fresh and Accelerating with Digital.
Kroger announced late last week Smart Way, a new opening price point Retail Brand (private brand). This range brings together a collection of products from 16 existing brands into one, easy-to-find identity brand. "As our customers face an ongoing inflationary environment, we know they are looking to stretch their dollars further than ever before,"
Minneapolis-based retailer Target is taking fashion to the next level — and advancing their REACH commitment — with Houston White x Target. The multiyear partnership with North Minneapolis designer, entrepreneur and community-builder Houston White is designed for all shoppers and features menswear-inspired apparel and accessories that reflect Houston’s unique point of view. Houston’s been collaborating
Welcome to Velocity Talks a weekly interview series in which Velocity Institute President Christopher Durham discusses the state of private brand, retail, and careers with retail executives and thought leaders from around the world. The series has taken a break through the summer and we are back for the fall. This week’s episode features
A unique collaboration between Turin Italy-based Lentini Pizza and Eataly the Italian food and products mega-retailer. This unique private brand product allows Eataly to bring the original Italian pizza to customers' tables. Each pizza is made by Italian pizza makers following the traditional recipe, then quickly frozen to maintain its taste and properties.For this project
Please join us for our final in person Velocity Institute Meetup of 2022. The FREE networking event will be held in Chicago and is designed to bring the industry together over cocktails and conversations. There are no presentations and no sales. End the long day on the PLMA trade show floor with a cocktail and
On August 18, the Velocity Institute brought the global private brand community together virtually to celebrate and discuss package design and branding in 2022. The second annual event, Velocity Institute Design2022 is the only event wholly focused on branding and package design for Retail Brand/private label/private brand/own brands. The event once again featured
Ahold Delhaze USA-owned Peapod Digital Labs announced this week the first cohort of participants in the retailer’s Incubator Program for diverse-owned suppliers, specifically targeting suppliers for its Retail Brand (private Brand) portfolio. The Incubator is designed to develop new, exceptional quality, private-labeled products in partnership with certified, diverse-owned suppliers. The following brands as participants in
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